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The delightful combination of shortbread, cake and jam makes this bake a winner. Perfect for a summer party, picnic or tea-time treat. Ingredients For the biscuit base 175g/6oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting 100g/3½oz unsalted butter, chilled, cut into pieces, plus extra for greasing ¼ tsp fine sea salt 40g/1½oz desiccated coconut 2 tbsp […]
Feel like being a domestic diva in the kitchen and whipping up a sweet treat but really don’t want too much hassle? Then this recipe is for you as the whole process will only take 20 minutes. There is a good chance that this quick and easy chocolate cake will become a firm favourite in […]
We make this beloved dessert with not-too-sweet buttermilk cake and very lightly sweetened whipped cream. The cake tastes best just slightly chilled, so let it sit out to warm up a bit while you whip the cream for the topping. Ingredients Cake: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing […]
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 min Baking time: 1-2 min Ingredients 125 ml (½ c) self-raising flour 125 ml (½ c) sugar 60 ml (¼ c) cocoa powder 2 eggs 90 ml (6 T) milk 90 ml (6 T) oil 5 ml (1 t) vanilla essence Method 1. Sift the self-raising flour, sugar and cocoa […]
The name might sound strange, but those who have tried it know that this is one of the most insanely moist cakes you will ever have. Mayo Chocolate Cake Recipe Prep time : 25 minutes Cooking time : 25 minutes Servings : 8 – 10 Total time : 50minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 3 eggs 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup cocoa powder […]
The lemon juice and sugar poured over while the cake is still warm give a lovely sugary citrus topping to this easy vegan lemon cake. Ingredients 150g/5½oz dairy-free margarine, plus extra for greasing 175g/6oz caster sugar 200g/7oz plain flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 50g/1¾oz ground almonds pinch salt 150ml/5fl oz […]
This cake is so simple and totally delicious. Making it with homemade jam makes it extra special. Ingredients For the jam 500g/1lb 2oz jam sugar 1 lemon, zest and juice 500g/1lb 2oz fresh strawberries, hulled, cut in half only if large For the cake oil, for greasing the tins flour, for dusting the tins 250g/9oz […]
Banana cake, aka banana bread, is one of the easiest cakes to make. Ever. This one is plain but you can jazz it up with your favourite fillings too. Ingredients 3 very ripe medium bananas (around 225g/8oz peeled weight) 3 large free-range eggs 100g/3½oz soft light brown sugar 150ml/5fl oz sunflower or vegetable oil 275g/9¾oz […]
A sugar-free take on the traditional carrot cake. Top with a zingy orange cream-cheese frosting for a tasty treat. Ingredients 150g/5½oz self-raising flour 100g/3½oz ground almonds 50g/1¾oz raisins 50g/1¾oz walnut halves, roughly broken 4 tsp ground mixed spice 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 3 large free-range eggs 100ml/3½fl oz sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing […]